Quantum Critical Metals Corp. has reported high-grade silver results from surface sampling at its Babine South property in British Columbia, with independent re-assay confirmation of bonanza-grade silver reaching up to 308 oz/t (9,580 gpt) Ag. The findings confirm the exceptional silver potential of the project as demand accelerates across artificial intelligence, quantum computing, defense, and modern power infrastructure sectors.
Surface rock sampling from the 2025 field program returned silver values ranging from 10.9 ppm to 1,150 ppm (0.35 to 36.97 oz/t Ag), accompanied by anomalous base metals including zinc up to 13,500 ppm and lead up to 3,710 ppm. The polymetallic system with zinc and lead credits is located in a top-tier Canadian mining jurisdiction, providing leverage to silver amid a global supply deficit. Silver was added to the critical metal list in the United States in 2025, further emphasizing its strategic importance.
To confirm previously reported high-grade results, four representative samples from the 2024 program were re-assayed at a second independent laboratory in 2025. The samples, analyzed by SGS Canada Minerals using SGS Method GC_FAG32V, confirmed silver values ranging from 212.84 to 308.00 oz/t. Previous sampling completed in late 2024 had returned silver assays as high as 110 oz/t (3,430 gpt), along with elevated zinc and copper values, as detailed in the company's earlier announcement available at https://www.quantumcriticalmetals.com/blogs/news/durango-assays-as-high-as-3-9-gpt-gold-3430-gpt-110-oz-t-silver-8-86-zinc-and-1-copper-from-samples-at-babine-south-bc.
The Babine South property covers four mineral claims spanning approximately 1,070 hectares. The geology includes phyllite, marble, and dioritic and monzonitic volcanic and igneous rocks, with four phases of cross-cutting veining. Mineralization consists of quartz-carbonate veins containing native silver, galena, sphalerite, tetrahedrite, argentite, and chalcopyrite. More information about the company's Babine portfolio can be found at https://www.quantumcriticalmetals.com/pages/babine-copper-gold-project-british-columbia.
Planned next steps include expanded geological mapping, targeted surface sampling, and an induced polarization survey to refine existing geophysical and geochemical anomalies. These programs aim to delineate priority drill targets for the 2026 exploration season. The company also announced the grant of 4,000,000 incentive stock options to directors and consultants at an exercise price of $0.10 for five years.
The confirmation of high-grade silver mineralization comes at a time when silver prices have reached record highs, driven by increasing industrial demand and supply constraints. For technology leaders and investors, these results demonstrate the growing importance of secure critical metals supply chains to support next-generation technologies. The independent verification of exceptional grades provides a strong technical foundation for advancing the project while highlighting the strategic value of silver in the evolving technological landscape.
